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Ralph Hotere Short Film (Full Length) – 1974 Documentary Arts/Culture Māori

Ralph Hotere

Short Film (Full Length) – 1974 Documentary Arts/Culture Māori

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Part one of three from this full length documentary.

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Part three of three from this full length documentary.

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Directed by Sam Pillsbury, this 1974 film observes Ralph Hotere — one of New Zealand’s greatest artists — at a moment when excitement is gathering about his work. Lauded as a “classic” by Ian Wedde, the documentary is framed around the execution of a watershed piece: a large mural Hotere was commissioned to paint for Hamilton’s Founders Theatre. Interviews with friends and associates — poets Hone Tuwhare and Bill Manhire, art critics, officials and dealers — are intercut with fascinating shots of Hotere working (including making art by photocopying or 'xerography').

Key Cast & Crew

David H Fowler

Producer

Hone Tuwhare

Subject

Jack Body

Composer

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Arguably the finest documentary of an artist I’ve seen.
– Critic Mark Amery, 2011

Produced by

The National Film Unit

Source

Archives New Zealand

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For requests to re-use this title, contact Archives New Zealand.

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Music

Composed byJack Body

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